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A curated collection of the city’s top-rated tours, iconic attractions, and unmissable things to do.

Top experiences in Cairns

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Visitors observing marine life in an underwater tunnel at Cairns Aquarium.
Cairns Aquarium Tickets
Cairns Aquarium
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AU$61
Cairns Aquarium Tickets. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2285 ratings.From AU$61
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Aerial view of Kuranda Scenic Railway crossing a bridge with a waterfall in the background.
From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Kuranda Tour with Transfers
Kuranda Scenic Railway Tickets
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AU$205
From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Kuranda Tour with Transfers. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 307 ratings.From AU$205
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Kuranda Scenic Railway train crossing bridge with waterfall in background, Queensland, Australia.
From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Self-Guided Kuranda Tour
Kuranda Scenic Railway Tickets
AU$185
From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Self-Guided Kuranda Tour. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 60 ratings.From AU$185
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Cruise boats on clear waters near Green Island, Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
Cairns to Green Island Half Day Cruise with Activity Upgrades
Great Barrier Reef Cruises
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AU$110
Cairns to Green Island Half Day Cruise with Activity Upgrades. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 40 ratings.From AU$110
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Family enjoying marine life at Cairns Aquarium.
Cairns Aquarium General Admission Tickets with Turtle Hospital Tour
Cairns Aquarium
AU$81
Cairns Aquarium General Admission Tickets with Turtle Hospital Tour. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 26 ratings.From AU$81
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Catamaran docked at Green Island, surrounded by coral reef and turquoise waters.
Cairns to Green Island Full Day Cruise with Activity Upgrades
Great Barrier Reef Cruises
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AU$110
Cairns to Green Island Full Day Cruise with Activity Upgrades. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1448 ratings.From AU$110
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Family observing sharks during Night at the Aquarium tour, Cairns Aquarium.
Cairns Aquarium Night Tour with Optional Dinner
Cairns Aquarium
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AU$89
Cairns Aquarium Night Tour with Optional Dinner. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 46 ratings.From AU$89
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Person overlooking ocean and lush hills on Fitzroy Island adventure trail.
Cairns to Fitzroy Island Full Day Cruise with Activity Upgrades
Great Barrier Reef Cruises
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AU$108
Cairns to Fitzroy Island Full Day Cruise with Activity Upgrades. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 953 ratings.From AU$108
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Tomb of the Pharaohs with hieroglyphs in Luxor, Egypt, featuring a sarcophagus.
Combo: Tomb of the Pharaohs + Cairns Aquarium Tickets
Tomb of the Pharaohs
AU$101.70
Combo: Tomb of the Pharaohs + Cairns Aquarium Tickets. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings.From AU$101.70
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Group enjoying beach on Fitzroy Island with snorkeling gear, part of Half Day Adventure Tour from Cairns.
Cairns to Fitzroy Island Half-Day Cruise With Activity Upgrades
Great Barrier Reef Cruises
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AU$108
Cairns to Fitzroy Island Half-Day Cruise With Activity Upgrades. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 747 ratings.From AU$108
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Aerial view of a pontoon with tourists in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
Cairns to Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise with Pontoon Activities and Lunch by Reef Magic
Great Barrier Reef Cruises
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AU$325
Cairns to Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise with Pontoon Activities and Lunch by Reef Magic. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 950 ratings.From AU$325
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Tourists observing marine life through a glass-bottom boat on a Cairns to Green Island cruise.
Cairns to Green Island Full/Half-Day Cruise with Glass Bottom Boat Tour
Great Barrier Reef Cruises
AU$122
Cairns to Green Island Full/Half-Day Cruise with Glass Bottom Boat Tour. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 22 ratings.From AU$122

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Must do things in Cairns

1Great Barrier Reef Cruises

Journey to the Great Barrier Reef. Dive into the ocean with our Green Island catamaran cruises or helicopter flight. Discover the reef's marine life.

2Fitzroy Island Cruises

Embark on a journey to Fitzroy Island near Cairns. Explore coral beaches, snorkel in clear waters, and hike trails. Dive into the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

3Green Island Cruises

Sail from Cairns to Green Island in the Great Barrier Reef. Dive into our catamaran cruises or semi-submarine tour. Experience the reef's beauty.

4Kuranda Scenic Railway Tickets

A heritage railway that dates back to the late 1800s, riding this historic train is like stepping back in time, providing a unique opportunity to experience the charm of a bygone era. Passing through the Barron Gorge National Park, discover breathtaking tropical landscapes while you learn about the traditions and customs of the local Aboriginal people.

What our guests say

Natalie F

Australia
Couple
May 2026

+1 more

Our driver to the skyrail was awesome pick-up at our accommodation and pick-up from the train station at the end of the day back to our accommodation, the sky rail staff we're amazing all the way , Karundra perfect little spot to explore and relax, butterfly house was fantastic, train ride back to Cairns was brilliant..

From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Kuranda Tour with Transfers

Kathy S

Family
May 2026

+2 more

A great day, with friendly and helpful staff. The train was comfortable and clean and offered stunning views as the train climbed the the mountain. The handout, given to us by train staff, provided extra information on the construction and history of the train. The skyrail provided further opportunities to see the stunning views. Having the ability to disembark allowed us get further views of the waterfall and the rainforest interior. We highly recommend

From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Self-Guided Kuranda Tour

Dinah W

United Kingdom
Couple
Apr 2026
We had an absolutely amazing day, the Scenic Kuranda Rail was fabulous Diamond Class is well worth it, I was a bit worried about return trip on Skyrail Cable Car but it was unbelievable, what a fabulous way to see the rain forest, my hisband & I had a fabulous day. Xx

From Cairns: Scenic Train with Gold Class & Skyrail Kuranda Tour with Transfers

Adam H

Australia
Family
Apr 2026
It was a magical day with my family, even our 4yo snorkeled with us. We were very lucky with the weather, saw sea turtles, lots of fish and even reef shark. Corals are amazing!

Cairns to Green Island Half Day Cruise with Activity Upgrades

Eric M

Australia
Couple
Mar 2026
The tomb of the pharos was a fantastic experience for both myself and my father we would do it again in a heart beat. Eric

Tomb of the Pharaohs Tickets

Kay H

Australia
Couple
Mar 2026
The aquarium after dark we had the whole aquarium to ourselves so a small group. Our guide Sasha was passionate about the reef, environment & endangered species. Thank you Sasha for the great night

Cairns Aquarium Tickets

Iwona G

Poland
Solo
Jan 2026
Island is relatively small but very enjoyable to walk around it. I did snorkling and it was amazing: unlike in open ocean snorkling (i paid double price for it) where very little could be seen, here just next to deck such a diverse fish. Coral not so much but variety of fish was amazing. Many sharks was a bonus:) A double bonus for many turtles that simply live there so they can be always seen. It was amazing The only minus: masks are one size fits all so better to have your own mask

Cairns to Green Island Full Day Cruise with Activity Upgrades